Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe

These Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas are filled with so much incredible flavor between the lime and orange juice, onion, and jalapenos that these carnitas will leave your mouth watering (in a good way).

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time5 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carnitas, chicken slow cooker, Easy chicken carnitas recipe, easy slow cooker recipe

Servings:

Calories: 149kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup lime juice
1 red onion diced
1 jalapeno seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco taco seasoning)

Instructions

Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Place chicken breasts inside slow cooker. Pour orange juice and lime juice on top.
Sprinkle onion, jalapeno, garlic, and taco seasoning on top of chicken.
Place lid on top and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours (or 2-3 hours on high).
Remove chicken and transfer to a plate or cutting board (leaving liquid in the pot).Shred the chicken using 2 forks.
Preheat broiler.
Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and spread shredded chicken out on it.
Pour 1/3-2/3 cup of the liquid left in the Slow Cooker on top of the shredded chicken.
Place chicken under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the ends start to brown and turn crispy (it will happen fast, so watch it carefully!).
Remove chicken from oven and serve on top of tortillas, nachos, salad, or any way you want to eat it!

Notes

You can also make this in the Instant Pot

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